Nor-West Regional Special Services Program provides community-based therapeutic recreation programs, respite, and transportation services to people with differing abilities residing in the northwestern portion of Westchester County. The Program Supervisor is responsible for leading and supervising a variety of recreation programs, Tuesday through Saturday, 35 hours a week.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises, directly and on-site, Nor-West recreation programs, including regularly scheduled weekly programs, summer programs, school vacation programs, special events and trips, to ensure delivery of services, to monitor program-staffing levels and for risk management purposes;
Supervises part-time employees (i.e., activity leaders, recreation aides, drivers, lifeguards, counselors, volunteers) in the performance of their specified duties;
Ensures that agency policies, procedures, philosophies and program goals are adhered to and that programs are conducted in a safe, professional manner;
Evaluates recreation programs in terms of goals and the appropriateness of activities;
Completes all paperwork relative to program activities (i.e., attendance reporting, written feedback, evaluations, surveys, staff evaluations, etc.);
Coordinates and coaches Nor-West’s Special Olympic training and the participation in prospective Area 3 competitions. This includes all paperwork, medicals, registrations, etc., and acts as the on-site supervisor for weekly sports training and Saturday competition events;
Experience with computer programs (word/excel/outlook, etc.)
Other administrative work and job duties as required by the position
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
An Associate’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Special Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field and three (3) years of experience where the primary function was the supervision, development or planning of recreational activities and/or services for people with disabilities. Must have a valid and clear NYS Driver’s License. Salary commensurate with experience and educational background. Westchester County resident preferred.
To apply contact Claudia Vahey, claudiav@townofcortlandt.com. Town of Cortlandt is an EOE. Application deadline May 20, 2022.